Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Gambar Mobil BMW | 2009 BMW 3-Series |

- The new features in the powertrain
field include the further optimised electronically controlled
all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive -

It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and for years it has maintained the leading position
as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in the world. Now the BMW
3-Series sets out to extend its lead even further. Specific design
modifications, a further refined interior design, the new generation of the optional operating concept BMW iDrive, new services
provided by BMW ConnectedDrive, a revised range of engines and
innovations in the areas of drive technology, safety and comfort make
both the new BMW 3-Series Saloon and the new BMW 3-Series Touring
more attractive than ever before. With rear-wheel drive, harmonious
axle load distribution, outstanding steering precision and highly
sophisticated chassis technology, the BMW 3-Series sets unsurpassed
standards for driving dynamics in its segment. More than ever
before, this unique driving pleasure can now be combined with an
awareness of economy and minimised pollutant emissions. Thanks to BMW
EfficientDynamics the new BMW 3-Series achieves significantly lower
fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels with each of the ten
engine variations available than those of the relevant competitors in
the premium segment.

BMW 3-Series (2009) Features.

The
new features in the powertrain field include the further optimised
electronically controlled all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. This
intelligent all-wheel drive system which variably distributes the drive
force between front and rear wheels to enhance driving dynamics as
well as ride stability and traction can now be combined with five
engine types. The new BMW 320d xDrive is available as a Saloon and
Touring model. Another new feature for both body versions: the BMW
318d - by far the most efficient vehicle of its category with an
average fuel consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres - is
now also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Parallel to the market launch
of the new BMW 3-Series Saloon and the new BMW 3-Series Touring, a new
7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch will be
presented for the Coupé and the Convertible of the series. This allows
further improved acceleration figures in the models BMW 335i Coupé
and BMW 335i Convertible, and combines this added dynamic performance -
as compared to the standard 6-speed manual transmission - with the
comfort features of an automatic transmission. The 7-speed sports
automatic transmission with double clutch shifts without interrupting
traction.

New design accentuations for a sporty, elegant appearance.

With striking design accentuations to the front section, the side perspective and the rear,
the dynamic character of the new BMW 3-Series Saloon has been given
additional emphasis, while the new BMW 3-Series Touring enhances its
sporty, elegant profile with new visual features which are
recognisable from all perspectives.

Front section with bold shapes and an emphasis of width.

The
front view of the Saloon and Touring models of the new BMW 3-Series
is characterised by a clear emphasis of vehicle width. The
characteristic brand look of the double circular headlights is
underscored by means of chrome tubes, and their corona rings can now
also be used in the BMW 3-Series Saloon and the Touring model with
optional bi-xenon headlamps as daytime running lights. The light
sources of the direction indicators have a ribbed structure and LED
direction indicator lights are installed in conjunction with the
optional bi-xenon headlamps.

Side view with elegantly elongated lines.

Powerfully
taut surfaces and striking character lines dominate the side view of
the new BMW 3-Series. The contour edges of the side skirts have been
set higher and modelled in a more distinctive fashion. Another new
feature is the exterior mirrors with two distinctive character lines,
echoing the interplay between the convex and concave shaping of the
surfaces. The mirrors also offer an enlarged field of vision.

The rear: sporty and tight with a new lighting design.

Greater emphasis of the vehicle's power and sporty character likewise characterises the rear view of the new BMW 3-Series. To achieve this effect, the rear
bumpers, rear lights and luggage compartment handle have been
completely redesigned. The dual section rear lights are now
structured according to the characteristic BMW L shape. The two LED rear
light clusters and the direction indicators in LED technology are
designed to create a striking, high-quality appearance.

The widened track of the new
BMW 3-Series especially contributes to its powerful appearance.
Depending on the model, the track of the rear axle has been widened by up to 24 millimetres by means of a new wheel carrier and other modified details.

High-quality materials and
optimised ergonomics in the interior. The modern, high-quality interior
of the BMW 3-Series has been further enhanced by means of specific
modifications in the selection of materials and surface design. Here
the modern design concept is also applied, with its convex-concave
surfaces, sporty elegance and technology-oriented aesthetic style.

Premiere for the new generation
of the operating concept BMW iDrive. The operating system BMW iDrive
is optionally available in the new BMW 3-Series for the activation and control of entertainment, information, navigation and telecommunications functions, whether standard or optional. The new generation
of iDrive is available in conjunction with the optional navigation
system Professional. What is more, the new iDrive supports multi-mode
operation by voice entry. With the new iDrive generation, BMW
extends its lead over comparable systems made by other manufacturers
in terms of display quality and intuitive operation. Using the four
direct selection buttons grouped around the Controller, it is
especially easy to switch spontaneously between CD, radio, telephone
and navigation functions. The functional bookmarks are supplemented
with three control buttons.

Control Display with high-resolution graphics and variable layout.

The
new iDrive in the BMW 3-Series is presented with a 8.8 inch Control
Display whose dimensions surpass all graphic displays available to
date in the automobile field. With its high image resolution it offers
significant improvement in the display of detailed graphics. The
structure of the user menu also makes it easier to locate desired
functions. All functions controllable by iDrive are listed in the
starter menu.

Hard drive for audio files and navigation system.

The
features of the navigation system Professional include a hard drive
integrated in the vehicle. The storage medium with a capacity of 80 GB
provides outstandingly fast access to digital maps for navigation
purposes and can also be used for an extensive collection of music
files. The system enables music files to be transferred to the hard
drive from a CD, MP3 player or USB stick.

World premiere for unlimited internet use inside the vehicle.

BMW
ConnectedDrive makes BMW the first automobile manufacturer in the
world to enable unlimited use of the internet inside the vehicle when
stationary. Internet access is available for the new BMW 3-Series as a
special equipment option at attractive flat-rate conditions. The
transfer of data is based on EDGE technology (Enhanced Data Rates for
GSM Evolution), which unlike UMTS offers full geographical coverage and
is three to four times faster than the mobile phone standard GPRS.
The basis for internet use in the vehicle is provided by the further
developed functions of iDrive. By pushing the Controller in different
directions, the mouse can be moved across the web page shown in the
Control Display.

BMW ConnectedDrive with extended range.

As
a dynamic concept, BMW ConnectedDrive offers the products BMW
Assist, BMW Online, BMW TeleServices and BMW Tracking, depending on
the country in question. At the same time BMW ConnectedDrive is
designed for the ongoing further development of services to increase
mobility and information convenience. The Enhanced Emergency Call
with automatic positioning and remote control functions are examples
of safety-related options which are already available, extending the
lead of BMW ConnectedDrive over the competition.

The new BMW 3-Series: the engine of success for BMW EfficientDynamics.

With
its further optimised engine range, the new BMW 3-Series further
extends its leading position in the segment in terms of driving dynamics
and economy. With all engine types, both the Saloon and the Touring
model boast superior fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels
than those of their competitors of comparable output.

Depending on the model-specific
constellation, the new BMW 3-Series features the latest measures for
increased efficiency. All petrol and diesel engines available for
the new BMW 3-Series represent the state of the art in engine
development. What is more, an extremely wide spectrum of
efficiency-promoting measures has been applied within the engine
environment so as to further reduce fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions. This includes Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start/Stop
Function, Shift Point Display, the needs-oriented control of auxiliary
units, electro-mechanical power steering, tyres with reduced rolling
resistance and Automatic Air Intake Flaps. With the comprehensive
application of these technologies in what is the most successful BMW
model series in terms of sales figures, the development strategy BMW
EfficientDynamics achieves an especially broad impact.

New 6-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 330d.

In
accordance with BMW EfficientDynamics, every new BMW offers
increased driving dynamics in combination with reduced fuel
consumption and exhaust emission levels as compared to its respective
predecessor model. An especially striking example of this is the BMW
330d. Its 3.0 litre allaluminium engine has common rail injection of
the third generation, whose piezo injectors operate at a pressure or
up to 1,800 bar, and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.
The new diesel engine achieves its maximum output of 180 kW/245 bhp
at an engine speed of 4,000 rpm, while its maximum torque of 520 Nm
is available from 1,750 to 3,000 rpm. The new BMW 330d accelerates in
6.1 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, its maximum speed is
electronically cut off at 250 km/h. The average fuel consumption of
the new BMW 330d according to the EU test cycle is 5.7 litres per 100
kilometres, its CO2 level is 152 grams per kilometre.

The
new BMW 330d is fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter
and an oxidation catalytic converter. Thanks to the innovations
applied to the new 6-cylinder engine, it significantly undercuts the
thresholds set for the exhaust gas norm EU 5. In the oxidation
catalytic converter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide are converted to
water and carbon dioxide. For further reduction of nitrogen oxides in
exhaust emissions, a NOX-storage catalytic converter can be
integrated in the exhaust gas treatment system of the new 6-cylinder
diesel engine, in addition to the oxidation catalytic converter. In
the optional configuration with BMW BluePerformance technology, the
new BMW 330d even meets the requirements for classification according
to the future exhaust gas norm EU 6.

Like the new BMW 6-cylinder
diesel engines, the engines of the models BMW 320d and BMW 318d also
meet the requirements of the exhaust gas norm EU 5 as standard. Their
4-cylinder diesel engines have been modified in a number of details,
and the further reduction of exhaust emission levels has been
implemented so as to have no impact on fuel consumption and the
acoustic properties of the engines.

Engine selection: the greatest variety and highest level of efficiency in the segment.

The
ideal combination of driving fun and efficiency also characterises
the other engines available for the new BMW 3-Series. Spontaneously
responding, high-torque 6-cylinder and 4-cylinder diesel engines,
powerful and highrevving 4-cylinder petrol engines and the 6-cylinder
in-line petrol engine wellknown for its unique refinement and dynamic
power delivery form a portfolio which is unequalled in the segment of
the BMW 3-Series.

With five petrol engines and
five diesel engines, the new BMW 3-Series offers the most extensive
range in its segment. When it comes to both petrol and diesel power
units, customers have the choice of four 4-cylinder and three
6-cylinder engines. The output range extends from 105 kW/143 bhp in
the 4-cylinder models BMW 318i and BMW 318d to a 225 kW/306 bhp
in-line 6-cylinder engine in the BMW 335i. All engines are available
for both the BMW 3-Series Saloon and the Touring model, and all are
combined with the latest BMW EfficientDynamics measures in the
environment of the engine, as suits the specific model configuration.
Each of the ten engine types thus has a more favourable relationship
between driving dynamics and economy as compared to competitor
vehicles of similar output.

As one of a number of features
which are unique within the competitive field, all petrol engines are
fitted with High Precision Injection and all diesel engines combine
an all-aluminium crankcase, turbo charging and common rail direct
injection of the third generation. The BMW 335i is especially dynamic,
accelerating in just 5.6 seconds from zero to 100 km/h. The outright
leader in terms of efficiency in the entire vehicle segment is the
BMW 318d with an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 4.7
litres per 100 kilometres and a CO2 emission level of 123 grams per
kilometre.

The
new BMW 3-Series also presents a further expanded selection of
engine types for combination with the intelligent all-wheel drive
system BMW xDrive. For the first time it is possible to fit 4-cylinder
models of this series with xDrive. The new BMW 320d xDrive combines
outstanding efficiency with superior properties in terms of driving
dynamics and traction. Both for the Saloon and the Touring of the new
BMW 3-Series it is now possible to combine three petrol engines and
two diesel engines with the intelligent all-wheel drive system BMW
xDrive. The models in question now bear the designations BMW 335i
xDrive, BMW 330i xDrive, BMW 325i xDrive, BMW 330d xDrive and BMW
320d xDrive.

The electronically controlled
permanent all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive offers an incomparable
level of comfort, traction and agility over all surfaces due to its
flexible distribution of drive torque between the front and rear
axles. In order to ensure especially precise control, the computer
unit of the drive stability regulation system Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) and that of xDrive are networked with each other in the
Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). With these capabilities, xDrive
supports driving dynamics because it identifies any tendency to
oversteer or understeer early on and counteracts effectively.

Superior chassis technology, Active Steering as an option.

The
new BMW 3-Series has the most sophisticated chassis technology in
its segment. At the rear axle there is a five-link construction which
is adapted to the needs of the especially high-power and high-torque
engines. The front axle of the BMW 3-Series also reflects a unique
standard of engineering. The dual-arm tension strut axle with
stabiliser is largely made of aluminium.

The standard equipment also
includes an electro-mechanical steering system with integrated
Servotronic function for speed-related steering support. Active
Steering is also optionally available: here, steering transmission is
adapted to road speed.

Optimised occupant protection with crash-active headrests.

The
safety concept of the new BMW 3-Series is based on a solid body
structure, the selective application of high-strength steel types and
special deformation elements which divert and absorb impact energy. In
addition there are six airbags, 3-point automatic belts and headrests
on all seats to offer occupants optimum protection. What is more,
ISOFIX children's seat mounts on the rear seats are a standard
feature. The front seats of the new BMW 3-Series are fitted as
standard with crash-active headrests which significantly reduce the
risk of injury to the cervical spine in the event of an impact.
Controlled by the vehicle's safety electronics system, this feature
ensures that in the event of a rear-on collision the front section of
the headrest is moved forward by up to 60 millimetres and upwards by
as much as 40 millimetres. This reduces the distance between headrest
and head, thus increasing the stabilising and securing function of
the headrest.

A contribution to active safety
is made by the new generation of adaptive headlight, optionally
available in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps. It guarantees
illumination of the road surface when taking a corner. Here the swivel
direction of the headlamps is derived from the steering angle, the
yaw rate and the road speed of the vehicle. At low speeds the turning
light is activated. This function is performed by one of the two
inside headlamps, depending on the direction. Before each turning
manoeuvre, the light cone is turned specifically in the appropriate
direction to illuminate the road ahead.

Best heating and climate comfort in the segment.

In
the area of comfort fittings, too, the new BMW 3-Series has a range
of optimised features to offer. The further developed heating and air
conditioning technology ensures that the interior maintains the
desired temperature throughout the year. The new BMW 3-Series has the
most high-performance heating and cooling system in its category.
Within one minute the entire interior air volume can be completely
exchanged three times. In spite of the outstandingly high air
through-flow rate, excellent acoustics are ensured by means of a flow
optimisation function in the unit and its feed lines and by means of
an air outlet positioned at the centre of the instrument panel. A
2-zone air conditioning system is optionally available with
individual temperature controls for the driver and front passenger